Why Europe is lagging behind in the spacetech race
News broke last month that the European Space Agency (ESA) had engaged SpaceX to launch four of Europe’s Galileo satellites into orbit in 2024. The decision to turn to Elon…
How the UK is looking to lead the world in generative AI for lawtech
In times gone by, lawyers would spend hours poring over documents and huge amounts of time and energy on research. But for many of today’s law firms, those days are…
Netherlands building own version of ChatGPT amid quest for safer AI
The Netherlands is building its own large language model (LLM) that seeks to provide a “transparent, fair, and verifiable” alternative to AI chatbots like the immensely popular ChatGPT. It seems…
From AI to fusion power: The next 10 startups in Intel’s European deep tech accelerator
Intel Ignite, Intel’s deep tech accelerator for early-stage startups, has launched its sixth cohort in Europe. Starting on November 6, 10 startups will participate in a 12-week programme in Munich.…
Why the future of food is ‘invisible innovation’
When you hear “the future of food,” what comes to mind? Star Trek-like food synthesisers, pills to replace your lunch, lab-grown meat, and insects for protein? Yes, the future of…
How Berlin’s underground car parks could heat thousands of homes
Berlin’s underground car parks are producing so much heat they could power thousands of homes with clean geothermal electricity, according to a new study. The heat given off by car…
Musk on how to turn the UK into a ‘unicorn breeding ground’
If you are generally interested in technology, and are not aware by now of the meeting that took place yesterday between Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk during the UK’s AI…
Europe’s first continental spaceport opens in major boost for German startup
Europe’s first operational continental spaceport has officially opened in a major boost for Germany’s Isar Aerospace — which is hastily preparing for its maiden flight from the site next year.…
How Valencia’s fast-growing startup ecosystem is thriving
Every successful tech ecosystem needs an event that brings stakeholders together — both locally and from abroad. Obviously, in Amsterdam, we have the outstanding TNW Conference (shamelessly opportunistic, we know,…
A new decentralised VPN aims to patch a gaping security hole
VPNs have become popular means of protecting personal data, but there’s a big vulnerability in their defences: the service provider. These companies can technically gain access to all your unencrypted…
This AI can tell if your home is wasting energy — just by looking at it
Two researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a deep-learning algorithm that could make it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify energy-wasting homes — a significant source of greenhouse…
World-first AI safety deal exposes agenda set in Silicon Valley, critics say
A world-first declaration on AI that was agreed on Wednesday will have no real impact and has been manipulated by big tech, critics say. The statement was signed by 28…